SSAT Math Question 495: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 495
9. The number of students who won awards at the science fair this year was 2 more than 3 times as many as last year. If 20 students won awards this year, how many won awards last year?
- A. 18
- B. 15
- C. 12
- D. 8
Correct Answer: E
Explanation:
E is correct. Let n be the number of students who won awards last year. Set up an equation:
3n + 2 = 20
3n = 18
n = 6